Nnamdi was arrested by the police in Anambra State on March 18. The police released him five days later after several calls for his freedom. The social media influencer recounted his unpleasant experience while he was in police custody. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has condemned the rearrest … Read more
The aftermath of the February 25 presidential election witnessed speculations about an interim government being put in place on May 29. Two weeks ago, the DSS “confirmed” the speculations. However, the secret police failed to announce that it had made arrests despite claiming that it was aware of “misguided politicians” making illegal plots. Eko Hot … Read more
In recent months and years, no day passes by in Nigeria without reports of abductions. Despite the best efforts of security agencies, the crime seems to be on the rise. However, a kidnapper recently met his waterloo as he, alongside his gang, prepared to take delivery of ransom. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Adamawa … Read more
The Kuje prison was attacked in July 2022 by gunmen. The attack led to the release of some prisoners. The police have by chance nabbed one of the escapees. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested another inmate who escaped the Kuje correctional centre in the federal capital territory (FCT). … Read more
The troops repelled three separate terrorist attacks on Borno communities. The attacks happened on Tuesday. Troops neutralised 18 insurgents during a raid on their camp and killed five more during a separate encounter. Eko Hot Blog reports that troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled three attacks by the Islamic State of West African Province … Read more
In December 2022, Reuters reported that the Nigerian military terminated the pregnancies of over 10,000 women rescued from Boko Haram captivity. The military authorities swiftly dismissed the content of the report as false. However, the human rights commission set up a panel to investigate the allegations in February. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Panel … Read more
Security agents arrested Mamu in September 2022. He was accused of financing terrorism. The accused was especially charged with facilitating the payment of random to kidnappers of Kaduna-Abuja train passengers in 2022. Eko Hot Blog reports that former terrorists’ negotiator, Tukur Mamu, has been arraigned before the Federal High Court, Abuja, on a 10-count charge … Read more
Gunmen invaded parts of Zangon Kataf LGA on Saturday night. They reportedly killed at least 17 residents. Residents lamented that the gunmen operated freely for nearly one hour without the intervention of security agencies. Eko Hot Blog reports that gunmen have killed at least 17 people in Zangon Kataf LGA of Kaduna state. The attack … Read more
Police have issued a sterned warning to protesters over attacks on bank facilities. Police have warned that anybody caught attacking banking facilities “will be treated as an armed robber.” The Force spokesman Olumuyiwa Adejobi warned Nigerians to remain calm as defaulters would be dealt with. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Police Force has … Read more
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The Inspector-General of Police has redeployed DIGs, AIGs, CPs to various departments, commands, formations. The police chief said the move is in line with his manpower development policy of appointing the right people for the right jobs. He said the posting of the CPs to commands is pending the approval of the Police Service Commission. … Read more
Security operatives stormed the venue for the Tinubu rally to halt the planned event ahead of time in Niger State. The operatives cite intelligence reports as the reason behind their action. The report hints at propaganda in play to divert attention from the actual story. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Tinubu-Shettima pro-political rally that … Read more
The IGP sent a letter to the police commission recommending Frank Mba to be the next commissioner of police in Ogun. Besides Mba, the police boss recommended Idowu Owohunwa as Lagos police commissioner. The police commission confirmed the receipt of the recommendations and will consider them. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Inspector-General of Police … Read more
Arase was Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police (IGP) from 2015 to 2016. President Muhammadu Buhari recently appointed him as the chairman of the police commission. The Senate confirmed the appointment after receiving a letter from the president. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Senate has confirmed the nomination of a former Inspector General of Police Solomon … Read more
They were kidnapped by suspected militant jihadists in the north of the country last week They were found on a bus at a security checkpoint some 200km (125 miles) south of where they were taken The women and children were kidnapped in two groups on 12 and 13 January in the district of Arbinda. Eko … Read more
Fire gutted the police headquarters in Kano State Offices were reportedly burnt The police spokesperson in the state said no life was lost to the inferno Eko Hot Blog reports that the headquarters of the Kano State Police Command situated in the Bompai area of the state was engulfed by fire on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Atiku has reiterated his call for state police after the attack on a train station in Edo. Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has called for Nigeria to adopt the state policing system. EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: My Reckless, Stingy Opponents Not Trustworthy, Tinubu Tells Nigerians … Read more
The DSS has nabbed the alleged mastermind of the Kogi explosion. The incident occurred on December 29, 2022. The explosion rocked near the Palace of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland in Okene, Kogi State during the visit of President Muhammadu Buhari Eko Hot Blog reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) says it has arrested … Read more
Air Force strikes killed “30 terrorists” in Borno. Eko Hot Blog reports that two Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Super Tucano jets have reportedly destroyed Boko Haram camps in the notorious Sambisa Forest of Borno State, killing at least “30 terrorists, including three commanders.” EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos CP Replaces All Officers In Ajah Division After Shooting … Read more
The Lagos CP has replaced all officers in the Ajah Division after shooting incidents. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Commissioner of Police (CP) in Lagos State, Abiodun Alabi, has ordered the replacement of all officers attached to the Ajah Division of the Nigeria Police Force. EDITOR’S PICKS Expect More Impactful Governance In 2023, Sanwo-Olu … Read more